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Tótem

2023Movie1 h 35 min

80

GreatGoodWatch score

80

GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts, and other relatives.

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Family movie night
Friends night
Teens

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by: Lila Avilés
Written by: Lila Avilés
Produced by: Siobhan Flynn, Lila Avilés, Louise Riousse
Music by: Thomas Becka

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Facts

September 7, 2023 · 1 h 35 min · Drama

Released: September 7, 2023
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: Spanish
Also spoken: English
Made in: Denmark, France, Mexico
Box office: $163,399
Available in: 62 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Tótem?"

Questions about Tótem

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Where can I stream Tótem?

In the United States, Tótem streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 56 other countries.

Is Tótem worth watching?

80

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7 and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Tótem okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Tótem plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Tótem in English?

SpanishEnglish

No, it was made in Spanish, with some English.